American Sunroof Corporation

Heinz C Prechter

Milton C Kaltz

A pivotable air deflector for a vehicle roof structure is adapted to removably receive a roof vent panel. The air deflector and roof vent panel pivot together as a unit between a closed position wherein the air deflector and roof vent panel are in substantial registry with the surface of the roof and an open, venting, forward-inclining position. The air deflector is held in the upward, forward-inclining position when the roof vent panel is completely removed from the vehicle to direct air currents away from the roof opening during movement of the vehicle.

Air deflector and pivotable roof vent panel apparatus for vehicle roofs

An electrically operated 'hatch' roof assembly for mounting in automobiles includes a pair of opposed 'hatch' glass panels. The panels move between a closed position, which is flush with the roof of the vehicle and an open or retracted position, wherein the panels nest beneath one another centrally of the roof. A roof support section has a pair of opposed tracks in which are slidably mounted the panels. The panels, when inboard, nest beneath the support section. Electrically powered lifter mechanisms transport the hatch roof panels between the inboard and outboard positions.

Electrically operated hatch roofs

A sliding roof construction for an automotive vehicle including a sliding glass roof assembly and a sliding screen assembly with the screen assembly including a screen having a temperature stable construction and with the glass roof assembly having an improved guide and track construction and improved rear support construction whereby higher vehicle impact loads can be encountered without failure and having an improved glass retaining structure.

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Grosse Ile, MI, United States of America

Heinz C Prechter